Tiger River® Spas - Olympic Hot Tub Company
Tiger River® Spas - Olympic Hot Tub Company
Tiger River® Spas - Olympic Hot Tub Company
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VACATION CARE INSTRUCTIONS<br />
If you plan to be away from home, follow these instructions to ensure that the water quality of your spa is maintained:<br />
SHORT TIME PERIODS (3-5 DAYS):<br />
1. Adjust the pH by following the instructions outlined in the Water Quality and Maintenance section.<br />
2. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures also listed in the Water Quality section.<br />
3. Lock your cover in place using the cover lock straps.<br />
4. Upon your return, sanitize the water by following the shock procedures, and balance the pH.<br />
LONG TIME PERIODS (5-14 DAYS):<br />
Prior to leaving:<br />
1. At least one day before you leave, set the temperature to its lowest level. This setting should be 80°F (26°C).<br />
IMPORTANT NOTE: Spa water oxidizers such as sodium dichlor (chlorine) maintain their level of effectiveness substantially longer in warm<br />
water (80°F, or 26°C) than in hot water (101°F to 104°F, or 38°C to 40°C).<br />
2. Adjust the pH as required. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures.<br />
Upon your return:<br />
3. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures. Return the set temperature to its original setting. The spa water will be safe for you to<br />
use once the Free Chlorine Residual level has dropped below 5.0 ppm.<br />
NOTE: If you will not be using your spa for an extended period of time (in excess of 14 days) and an outside maintenance service (or neighbor)<br />
is not available to assist with the water maintenance, draining or winterizing of the spa is recommended. <strong>Spas</strong> equipped with our FreshWater ®<br />
III ozone system can extend this to 4 weeks. The FreshWater III ozone system does not guard against possible freezing damage, however.<br />
PREVENTION OF FREEZING<br />
Your <strong>Tiger</strong> River ® spa has been designed and engineered for year-round use in any climate. In some areas, extremely cold temperatures (below<br />
10°F, or -23°C), combined with strong wind, may cause partial freezing of the jet pump, even though the water inside the spa remains at the<br />
selected temperature. The energy efficiency of the spa may also decrease during these cold periods, as the heater will cycle more frequently. To<br />
avoid most problems associated with component freezing, the 24-hour continuous filtration system has been designed with bleed lines<br />
connecting the jet pump with the heating/filtering system. Since the heating system’s circulation pump runs continuously, cooler water in the<br />
heating and filtering systems is continually being replaced by warm water from the spa. As an additional precaution against partial freezing of<br />
some of the components, the equipment compartment can be insulated with an insulating kit (available from your <strong>Tiger</strong> River dealer). This<br />
insulating kit will also help to maximize the spa’s energy efficiency.<br />
NOTE: When warmer weather returns (approx. 60°-70°F, or 16°-21°C), the insulating kit must be removed to prevent overheating of the jet pump.<br />
Please contact your <strong>Tiger</strong> River dealer for additional information, or to order the insulating kit .<br />
WINTERIZING<br />
In very cold weather you may not want to venture outside to use your spa. In this case, you may move it to a heated area, or leave it as is until the<br />
weather warms. If you do leave the spa unused for a long period of time in severely cold weather, you should drain the spa to avoid accidental<br />
freezing due to a power or equipment failure.<br />
IMPORTANT: The following steps should protect your spa from freezing damage provided these instructions are followed exactly. For maximum<br />
protection against freeze damage to your spa, Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends contacting your local <strong>Tiger</strong> River dealer to<br />
schedule an in-home Propylene glycol (anti-freeze) Winterizing Service plan. If the following instructions are not followed, damage due to freezing<br />
water in the plumbing lines may occur! THIS DAMAGE MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY.<br />
Your local authorized dealer can perform the following winterizing steps if you do not wish to attempt them yourself:<br />
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by the appropriate method:<br />
115 volt models: Disconnect the power cord from the house receptacle, coil it and place it in the equipment compartment.<br />
230 volt models: Trip both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.<br />
2. Remove the screws from the equipment access door; remove the door completely (for 115 volt models only).<br />
3. Locate the main drain valve and remove the drain cap. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve and route the outlet of the hose to an<br />
appropriate draining area.<br />
4. Open the valve and the spa will drain by gravitational flow.<br />
5. Remove the threaded cap from the secondary drain. The remaining water (about 1 gallon) will drain from the bleedline system.<br />
6. Remove the filter cartridge, then clean and store the cartridge in a dry place.<br />
IMPORTANT: Wipe out any residual water from inside the spa and the recesses of the filter compartment. Wipe all surfaces dry.<br />
Spa Care and Maintenance<br />
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